Compare/CaseIH Farmall 40B vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

CaseIH Farmall 40B vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 40B vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

The CaseIH Farmall 40B and the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT leads on rated power with 43 hp against 41 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the lighter machine (1,689 kg vs 4,190 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT is the newer design (2015 vs 2012). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 40B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

41 hp

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Four synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Chain variator transmission.Reference

Original price

$22,935 (2012 hydro )Reference

$47,769 (2016 Cab )Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

30.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Power (gross)

30.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dry elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Engine

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40.3 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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94 x 107 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust-gas recirculation with diesel particulate filterReference

Power

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40.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Reference

Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Hydro Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1250 kgReference

1606 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1119 kgReference

1270 kgReference

Drawbar

two-position swinging drawbarReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Rear Arms

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telescopic link endsReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

1689 kgReference

4190 to 4940 poundsReference

Length

307 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

247 cmReference

Front tread

131 cmReference

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Front tire

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8x16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8x16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5Lx24Reference

Width

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173 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1900 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2240 kgReference

CaseIH Farmall 40B attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

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Battery CCA

660Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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75Reference

Cab Charging amps

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90Reference

CaseIH Farmall 55C attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.